Tom Sturridge on Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love,’ Finding the ‘Physical Language’ of His On-Screen Relationship With Rami Malek and Joining Mia Hansen-Løve’s Next Film
Tom Sturridge discusses his role in Ira Sachs' film 'The Man I Love,' which premiered at Cannes. The film, set in late 1980s New York, has received critical acclaim, particularly for Rami Malek's performance. Sturridge highlights the unique filming process with Sachs, emphasizing the trust and freedom given to actors during production.
- ▪Ira Sachs' 'The Man I Love' is a gay drama that explores themes of love, lust, death, and art.
- ▪Rami Malek's portrayal of an amateur theater performer battling AIDS has been praised as his best role since 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'
- ▪Tom Sturridge's performance as Malek's partner has also garnered significant acclaim for its understated depth.
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Home Film Global May 22, 2026 7:24am PT Tom Sturridge on Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love,’ Finding the ‘Physical Language’ of His On-Screen Relationship With Rami Malek and Joining Mia Hansen-Løve’s Next Film By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest Cannes Palm Dog Award Goes to Yuri, Chilean Rescue Dog and Star of ‘La Perra’ 3 hours ago Kate Bush Wins First Film Award for Directorial Debut: ‘How Wonderful!’ (EXCLUSIVE) 19 hours ago Murdered Babies, Axes Buried in Heads and a Monstrous Maika Monroe: ‘Victorian Psycho’ Shocks Cannes Into 5-Minute Ovation 1 day ago See All Getty Images “The Man I Love,” Ira Sachs poetic and tender gay drama about love, lust, death and art set in late 1980s New York, received a rapturous response after its premiere in Cannes.
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